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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38mm Watch White
Ref. H70405710
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Stepping up in Hamilton's range
The Murph takes its name from the daughter at the heart of Interstellar, and the watch she inherits from her father is a Hamilton — which is why this one exists. That film connection is not merely a branding exercise: the original prop was built around the Khaki Field, a line with genuine military roots, and the Murph carries that lineage forward in a dial that reads as something retrieved from a drawer rather than bought new. The antique white, grained finish and cathedral hands land in a particular register that the cream stitching on the leather strap quietly reinforces. At 38mm it sits where field watches have always been most useful — readable without being conspicuous — and at 11.1mm it disappears under a cuff with no effort. The H-10 movement earns its place here: 80 hours of power reserve is enough to last a long weekend unworn, and the Nivachron balance spring gives meaningful resistance to the magnetic fields that catch most movements off guard. The exhibition caseback turns the movement into part of the watch rather than a hidden mechanism, which, given that backstory, feels entirely right.
- Reference
- H70405710
- Brand
- Hamilton
- Collection
- Khaki Field
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 11.1mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- H-10
- Functions
- Power reserve indicator
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 80 hours
Learn more about Hamilton
Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892, and its early business was the railroad. American rail accidents caused by unsynchronised timekeeping had forced the industry to adopt strict standards, and Hamilton built pocket watches accurate enough to meet them — earning the description the watch of railroad accuracy.
Two things then defined it. The first was war: Hamilton supplied over a million watches to American forces in the Second World War, suspending civilian production entirely, and its marine chronometers were fitted across the US Navy.
The second was electricity. The Ventura of 1957 was the first battery-powered electric wristwatch, and its asymmetric shield-shaped case, designed by Richard Arbib, looked like nothing before it. Elvis Presley wore one in Blue Hawaii.
Hamilton's cinematic presence is unusually deep — over five hundred films — and includes the watches designed for 2001: A Space Odyssey with Stanley Kubrick, and appearances in Interstellar and Tenet.
American manufacturing ended in 1969 as the quartz crisis approached. The brand was acquired by the Swiss and is now part of the Swatch Group, based in Biel, where it occupies a distinctive position: American design heritage, Swiss production, and ETA movements with long power reserves at accessible prices. The Khaki Field, descended from the wartime issue watches, is its best-known line.
- 1892
- Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- 1918
- Supplies the first US airmail flights.
- 1957
- The Ventura is the first electric wristwatch.
- 1968
- Designs the watches for 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- 1974
- Becomes Swiss-owned; now part of the Swatch Group.
Also in 7 collections
This watch appears in the Hamilton Khaki Field range (50), Back in Stock (3,988), Stainless Steel Watches (2,814), Automatic Watches (1,546), Leather Strap Watches (928), Sports Watches (700) and Dress Watches (481).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 38mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- 80-hour reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | H70405710 | 32025A01 | T1378074406100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £865 | £860 | £795 |
| Case size | 38mm | 38mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Rubber strap | Titanium bracelet |
| Power reserve | 80 hours | 38 hours | 80 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedHow long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 80 hours fully wound — enough to sit off the wrist over a weekend and still be running.
What size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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